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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 346.48 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 346.48 and 68.67 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 346.48 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/346.48 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 346.48 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 23,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793.58/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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